Match Analysis: Columbus Crew vs Sporting Kansas City
Columbus Crew vs Sporting Kansas City ended 0-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Sporting Kansas City beat Columbus Crew 1-0.
Goals: Felipe Gutiérrez (Sporting Kansas City, 48').
Columbus Crew had 46% possession to Sporting Kansas City's 54%, with 9.00 shots to 13.00.
T. Melia (Sporting Kansas City) was the standout performer, rated 7.9.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Out: David AccamIn: Luis Argudo
Columbus CrewMatt BeslerYellow Card
Sporting Kansas CityFelipe GutiérrezGerso Fernandes
Sporting Kansas CityOut: Waylon FrancisIn: Robinho
Columbus CrewOut: Matt BeslerIn: Andreu Fontàs
Sporting Kansas CityOut: Benny FeilhaberIn: Gedion Zelalem
Sporting Kansas CityGraham ZusiYellow Card
Sporting Kansas CityOut: Patrick MullinsIn: Jerome Williams
Columbus CrewHarrison AffulRed Card
Columbus CrewAlex CrognaleYellow Card
Columbus CrewGastón SauroYellow Card
Columbus CrewOut: Graham ZusiIn: Nicolas Hasler
Sporting Kansas CityTEAM DATA
Match statistics
Columbus CrewStatistic
Sporting Kansas City

46%
Possession
54%
9
Total Shots
13
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
8
1
Blocked Shots
3
5
Shots Inside Box
8
4
Shots Outside Box
5
8
Corners
5
3
Offsides
2
17
Fouls
13
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
—
374
Total Passes
442
280
Accurate Passes
357
1
Goalkeeper Saves
4
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
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PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player

Sporting Kansas City
T. Melia
Rating 7.9 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target
2

Sporting Kansas City
F. Gutiérrez
Rating 7.4 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3

Sporting Kansas City
Gerso
Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
4

Columbus Crew
D. Guzmán
Rating 7.4 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
5

Sporting Kansas City
D. Sallói
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6

Columbus Crew
H. Jimenez
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
MODEL REVIEW
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FINAL RESULT
Columbus Crew vs Sporting Kansas City match analysis
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